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Jazz Musician of the Day: Rahsaan Roland Kirk

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All About Jazz is celebrating Rahsaan Roland Kirk's birthday today!




JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY


Rahsaan Roland Kirk

Kirk was born Ronald Theodore Kirk in Columbus, Ohio, but felt compelled by a dream to transpose two letters in his first name to make Roland. In 1970, Kirk added “Rahsaan" to his name. Preferring to lead his own groups... more


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